In the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and across northern Mexico, a terrifying legend persists: La Lechuza, a bruja (witch) who possesses the horrifying ability to transform into a monstrous owl. Her origins vary by tale, but often speak of a woman who was unjustly accused of witchcraft and murdered, or a mother whose child…
Allen is back talking ghost stories in October. Well, ghost stories plus the Pope Lick Goatman in Louisville and a lesser-known story about the Kansas City Vampires. That’s right a religious sect in Kansas City that drank the blood of children! Can you believe that? We also dig into the haunted history of the Read…
In the autumn of 1907, a dark superstition took hold in the small Polish village of Wieliszew. It began with a peasant named Jan Zbroh, who harbored a grudge against his neighbor, Josephine Ziolhow. When Jan’s daughter, Marya, suddenly became too weak to get out of bed, she made a startling accusation: Josephine had bewitched…
Due to a problem in the studio we didn’t get the intro music. But it’s still a lot of spooky fun! Allen is back answering questions from social media. We’ve got a wild story about the Human Fly died scaling the Rutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, an insane…
Allen and Lee are back and this time we are covering one of Chicago’s most notorious true crime stories with a little spiritualism and a ghost story sprinkled in. Adolph Luetgert made a fortune selling sausage in the Windy City during the Colombian Exposition in 1893. However, once the festival left town, business started drying…
Allen and Lee are back this week talking about one of Chicago’s most notorious ghost stories- Resurrection Mary! We’ve also got the story of James Tracy, the Gentleman Burglar who may or may not been brought back to life after he was hanged. Plus, we have some fun headless ghost stories I found. Please excuse…
Allen and Lee are back this week talking about ghost stories, grave robbing and a vampire in St. Louis. Join us as we talk about some of the wildest stories in the Gateway to the West. From hauntings in Lafayette Park to the Prince of Body Snatchers; oh and don’t forget about the St. Louis…
We are back this week talking about ghost stories and the paranormal in Kentucky. Join us as we talk about the Seelbach Hotel, the Battletown Witch, Leah Smock, the Headless Horseman of McLean County, the Kentucky Meat Shower (yes, you read that right) and a heartbroken grave robber in Casey County. Lots of spooky fun…
WQKR 101.7 FM & 1270 AM is set to explore the region’s most chilling tales with the launch of its new show, Southern Ghost Stories, hosted by celebrated local author and folklorist Allen Sircy. The show will delve into the rich history of ghost stories, strange events, and local legends that haunt the United States….
In the shadows of the Zanzibar Archipelago, among the rustle of palm leaves, lurks a creature as mysterious as the night itself—the Popobawa. This strange creature is a legend that has woven itself into the fabric of Tanzanian folklore, emerging from the darkness during times of fear and uncertainty. The story of the Popobawa is…
